Emergencies

WHAT TO DO IN AN EMERGENCY

If your life is in immediate danger call 999.

In the case of most major emergencies, the simple advice is to go inside, stay inside, and tune into local radio. With most incidents, the safest place to be is indoors. Remember in the case of a fire in a building you are in – get out and stay out.

AT HOME IN AN EMERGENCY

If you are at home and an emergency happens, try to gather together:

• House and car keys

• Your mobile phone and charger

• Cash and credit cards

• A list of useful phone numbers, e.g. For your doctor and close relatives

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

In certain situations, you may be asked to leave your home by the emergency services. Please follow their instructions. Their prime responsibility is your safety and they will know more than you about the level of danger. If this happens, leave as quickly and calmly as possible. If you have time:

• Turn off electricity, gas and water supplies, unplug appliances and lock all doors and windows

• If your home has been flooded you are advised to move your family and pets upstairs, or to a high place with a means of escape - remember to take your emergency “grab bag” (items under “AT HOME IN AN EMERGENCY”).

• Listen to advice from emergency services or local authorities about any specific actions which you must follow when it is safe to return home.

USEFUL CONTACTS:

South Oxfordshire District Council and Vale of White Horse District Council:

COMMUNITY RESILIENCE

You can create a community emergency plan to make your community safe. For more information on community resilience and developing a community emergency plan go to Oxfordshire community resilience to find templates and guidance on making a community plan.